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Anderson Strathern Solicitors Edinburgh

Anderson Strathern Solicitors Edinburgh

4.9(163 reviews)See reviews ↓·Edinburgh

About the company

Anderson Strathern is a Scottish law firm with a history dating back to the Scottish Enlightenment, having helped shape Scottish society for over 325 years. It has assisted individuals and families in protecting, preserving and growing their wealth for over 270 years. It holds the Armed Forces Covenant. Its team includes Law Society of Scotland accredited Trust Law specialists, members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and Chartered Tax Advisors.

The firm has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Shetland and Orkney, and its Edinburgh office is wheelchair accessible. It works closely with its Anderson Strathern Asset Management arm to provide a complete service. Edinburgh family law services include divorce and civil partnership dissolution, separation, child law advice, cohabitation agreements and prenuptial agreements.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Edinburgh matters involving property sales, purchases, employment questions and estate planning come up repeatedly in the feedback for Anderson Strathern Solicitors, and the plaudits focus largely on the solicitors handling each instruction. Sara Jalicy is named again and again for professionalism, speed and depth of knowledge, with one client returning for a second house purchase and another describing her team as a safe pair of hands during a stressful sale and buy. Jemma Richardson features in residential transactions, including first-time buying north of the border, where her explanations of the legal differences from England and her negotiation of missives, offers and counter-offers were valued, and Aileen Millar is mentioned beside her as helpful and thorough.

Mark receives credit for employment advice, answering questions fully and putting complex material into plain language. Jennifer McPhee is thanked for advocacy through a dyslexia diagnosis, securing adjustments and preparing a hearing. Property work also brings forward Graham White, whose insight into the local market was appreciated when selling and making offers, even where a significant leak followed completion. What recurs across these accounts is responsiveness, accuracy and clear explanation, leaving clients confident throughout matters that sometimes ran for years.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jon W13 July 2026

We used Anderson Strathern for our sale and purchase in Edinburgh following a referral from a friend and they were amazing. Jemma Richardson and Aileen Millar were our solicitor and paralegal, respectively, and they couldn’t do enough for us. We’d recommend them to anyone for high quality service, great communication and diligence.

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Ali McDonald30 June 2026

I've now benefited from the support and guidance of Anderson Strathern a few times over the past three years. In that time I've sold three properties and made two purchases through AS, one of which was a nightmare after purchase situation with a big house leak etc. I cannot recommend on the Estate Agency side, Graham White enough - such a pleasure to deal with, excellent knowledge and insight of the local area both for selling and making offers. And then both Jemma Richardson and Aileen Millar for all the conveyancing aspect are incredible. Their communication is on-point, and they helpfully explain and guide you through what is a really complex process using plain English, even at times kindly offering a call to talk things through or provide reassurance. Such a lovely, professional and knowledgeable team - who very much work in tandem which is brilliant, so even if one of them is on leave, the other is always there if needed. Knowing me I'll likely be back in a few years for another house move, and I will certainly always use AS to help with such a process. Thank you all!

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Mark Rothwell30 June 2026

I recently worked with Robin Turnbull and was extremely happy with the service he provided. He was professional, helpful, and clear throughout the process, and I really appreciated his support and guidance. I would highly recommend him.

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David Jones26 June 2026

Excellent experience recently with the Anderson Strathern team in Edinburgh - they supported us through the acquisition of a property in Edinburgh. We particularly valued their responsiveness - even late at night, practical advice and getting the job done on time and to the budget agreed. Special mention to Louise Goodie and Sara Jalicy. I would absolutely use Anderson Strathern again. Thanks!

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Sarah Jane Wilson6 May 2026

Sara Jalicy, along with her team member Louise, ensured the sale of my home went smoothly and kept me fully informed along the way. The advice and guidance was excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again. Highly recommend this firm to anyone buying/selling a home.

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Emma Little3 May 2026

I have just worked with Sara Jalicy and her team to sell and buy. Absolutely exceptional and I can't recommend highly enough. There's no safer pair of hands to take you through such an important time in your life. Incredibly capable, very strong, goes the extra mile and genuinely cares. Thank you for everything.

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Elaine Innes30 April 2026

Highly recommended - Sara Jalicy and her team recently managed the conveyancing in relation to the purchase of my new home. This is the second time Sara has represented me and on each occasion I have found her to be extremely professional, prompt and very knowledgeable. I would have no hesitation in asking her to represent me again.

Family law solicitors in Edinburgh compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Edinburgh are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Anderson Strathern Solicitors Edinburgh (this page)★ 4,9163No
2Watermans Solicitors - Edinburgh★ 4,8548No
3Rooney Family Law★ 4,97No
4Gibson Kerr Family Law★ 4,245No
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Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
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